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CIP PROGRAM: 49.0109
Remote Aircraft Pilot.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to fly unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for commercial, professional, or personal use, and qualifies individuals to sit for the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate with small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) rating knowledge examination. Includes instruction in principles of unmanned aircraft system design and performance; aircraft flight systems and controls; airway safety and traffic regulations; and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting unmanned aircraft.

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2023 1 86 -
2024 3 72 -
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Related CIPs

49 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
49.01 Air Transportation.
49.0101 Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
49.0102 Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
49.0104 Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
49.0105 Air Traffic Controller.
49.0106 Airline Flight Attendant.
49.0108 Flight Instructor.
49.0109 Remote Aircraft Pilot.
49.0199 Air Transportation, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Remote Aircraft Pilot.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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